Butternut Squash and Turnip Soup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 2 cups cubed turnips
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/8 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the butternut squash, turnips, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables just begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.
- Transfer the vegetables to simmering stock, and add the bay leaf, honey, pepper, nutmeg, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Continue simmering until all the vegetables are softened, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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